Patricia says to Stephen that surely he doesn't seriously believe
a story like that. Stephen asks her if she had lunch with Terry.
Patricia replies, "Yes." Stephen angrily asks, "Then
what the hell are you playing at?" Patricia retorts that
she was just trying to do the right thing: help matters with Fiona
by being pleasant to her son. Stephen snaps at her not to lie
to him. Patricia gives in and explains that she was trying to
make sure Fiona didn't interfere with them; if Fiona
thinks she has some influence over Terry, she'll
think twice before she starts meddling. Stephen listens to this
and then angrily tells Patricia that it's a disease with her -
yesterday she promised to stop manipulating people, and today
she's doing it again; it's got to be a sickness. He continues
that the first thing he's going to do is talk to Terry and put
a stop to his fantasy talk - and then he'll think very seriously
about whether it's worth he and Patricia even trying to get back
together again. He storms out.
Terry is chopping logs outside. Stephen comes out and snaps at
him that he's trying to make a big man of himself, is he - claiming
he made love to Patricia? Terry starts to try and explain that
that's not right, but Stephen interrupts and says the men seem
to think that's what happened - where would they get a story like
that? Terry replies that he might have said something that got
mixed-up in the telling. Stephen snaps at him that he's been boasting
at Patricia's expense. He adds that he wants the men told the
truth by tomorrow morning. Terry agrees that he doesn't want them
thinking the wrong thing about her. Stephen says, "Tomorrow
morning - alright?" He walks off. Terry looks at Fiona -
who has just rocked up - as he does so.
Back at Woombai, Fiona snaps at Terry that she gave him more
credit than to get involved with Patricia; she's trouble - he
knows that. Terry retorts that he's not a five-year-old
kid. Fiona continues that she's trying to say that Patricia
has the unique talent of making trouble for anyone who gets involved
with her. Terry says it was his fault. Fiona tells him
that Patricia only saw it as a way to get at her; she
knows what she's like. Terry insists that he can make up his own
mind about people. Fiona tells him that Patricia has a reputation
- she doesn't want him doing anything silly. Terry says he's just
going to apologise to her. He adds that he doesn't want Fiona
saying anything to her - he's done enough things to upset Patricia,
and he doesn't want her interfering. He goes. Fiona stands
there, looking upset.
Amanda wanders into the lounge room at Toorak, and noticing Wayne
sitting around in his pyjamas, she comments that he's still not
dressed. Wayne asks why should he be. Amanda replies
that he's making the place look like a hospital ward. Wayne points
out that she's been lying around all day herself. Amanda
snaps that she hasn't been feeling well. Andy comes in
at that moment and announces that he won't be in for dinner as
he's going to the Palmers'. Amanda tells him to have a good time,
and he goes. She then turns back to Wayne and tells him that she's
sorry she's been so bad-tempered - she really hasn't been feeling
too good lately; she hasn't said anything because he's
feeling so down himself. Wayne suggests to her that she
see a doctor, and Amanda says she'll try and make an appointment
for tonight. Wayne tells her that she should have gone when she
first felt off. Amanda says she knows. She then asks him how he's
feeling. Wayne replies that she's right - he should try and make
an effort. He continues that there's a meeting scheduled for tomorrow
afternoon - he'll try and drag himself along. Amanda warns him
to be careful, and she asks him if he's really well enough. Wayne
says he'll get a cab to the office and back again - what can happen?
Amanda tells him that she doesn't like him getting blackouts;
anything could happen. Wayne points out that the cab
driver would make sure he gets home. He adds that nothing has
happened since the first time; it's probably just one of those
things - maybe he was just tired. He tells Amanda that he's going
to make an effort to get his act together; tomorrow will be a
good start.
Andy arrives at the Palmers', and Beryl tells him that it's good
to see him. Andy thanks her for the invite; he then says hello
to Lynn. Beryl says she has things to do in the kitchen. Lynn
quickly offers to give her a hand, but Beryl tells her to stay
and talk to Andy. She leaves them. Andy asks Lynn how she's been.
Lynn smiles and says that's a silly question, as it's only a few
hours since they've seen each other. Changing the conversation,
Andy says he wonders what's on TV tonight. He picks up the guide
from the coffee table, and then points to the name of a movie
and says it looks interesting. Lynn looks, and points to it as
well. As she does so, Andy runs his index finger over hers. Lynn
looks at him and quickly pulls her hand away. Andy comments that
it was a nice day. Lynn just says, "Yes, it was..."
Andy continues that the weather probably won't be as good as that
over in England. Lynn just says, "No..." Andy then remarks
that it's a pity you can't have things the way you want them.
Lynn quietly says, "Yes, it is..." The tension is broken
by Beryl calling out to Andy to ask if there's anything he won't
eat. Andy calls back that he'll eat anything! He looks
at Lynn.
Amanda is standing by the desk in the lounge room at Toorak,
talking on the 'phone. She then hangs up and starts writing something.
Wayne comes in and she tells him that she couldn't see the doctor
tonight, so she made an appointment for the morning. The 'phone
suddenly starts ringing, and Amanda answers it. A woman comes
on and asks for Wayne Hamilton. Amanda turns to Wayne and tells
him that it's for him, adding that it's someone who doesn't know
about his change of name. Wayne takes the 'phone and says hello.
The woman says, "Hi, it's Jacki - Jacki Ingleton!" Wayne,
looking surprised, asks her how she is. Jacki replies that she's
about the same as the other day. She thanks him for the coffee,
and Wayne, looking bemused, says it was his pleasure. Jacki tells
him that next time it's his turn to pay! Wayne distantly
says "Yeah..." and then asks why that is. Jacki reminds
him that she paid the other day. She adds that he's lucky
she had some money on her; he might have been washing dishes for
the owner, otherwise! She continues that she hopes he hasn't become
an old meanie since she went overseas. Wayne assures her that
he hasn't - not on her life; he's still the same old Wayne. He
turns to Amanda and tells her that it's an old girlfriend - the
one from the coffee shop; he might be able to find out what happened
at last.
A short time later, Amanda asks Wayne why he didn't ask Jacki
Ingleton more questions. Wayne retorts that he can't have her
thinking he's round the twist; he'll find out more tomorrow. Amanda
says she'll cancel the doctor's appointment so that she can be
there too, but Wayne tells her not to. He adds that she'll be
back in time, anyway. Amanda says she guesses so. She asks who
Jacki Ingleton is, and Wayne replies that he told her:
she's an old girlfriend; her father was involved in business dealings
with Fiona a couple of years back. Amanda asks if it was serious.
Wayne says he supposes it could have developed, but he fell for
Jill. He adds that it will be interesting to see her - he's dying
to find out what happened in those three hours the other day.
Patricia is sitting on the edge of the desk in the office at
the riding school when there's a knock on the door and Terry comes
in. She looks surprised to see him and nervous that he's there.
She asks him what he wants, and he explains that he came to apologise.
Patricia tells him that she thinks he ought to go. Terry says
he just wanted to say sorry. Patricia quickly thanks him. At that
moment, Stephen comes in and glares at Terry, who explains that
he just came to apologise to Patricia - and to him, too. He adds
that the men know the real story now. Stephen grimly says he should
hope they do. Terry continues that that's all he came
to say, and he goes. Stephen shuts the door behind him. Looking
upset, Patricia asks her husband why he stayed away so long after
what he said. Stephen replies that he had a lot of work to do,
and he needed to think; he came to a very important conclusion.
Patricia tells him that she knows she did the wrong thing and
she's sorry. She goes on that the things she does only happen
because she feels so insecure with him; she promises nothing like
that will ever happen again. Stephen bitterly remarks that she's
very generous with her promises - she's made so many about changing,
but she hasn't kept any of them; how is he supposed to take her
seriously? Patricia pleads, "Please..." Stephen
tells her that he doesn't doubt she means it, but it's going to
take her a hell of a long time to achieve it; if she was stuck
up there at Woombai all day, with nothing to do, he can't see
how she can stay out of trouble with Fiona. Patricia
starts to say that she doesn't have to see her... but Stephen
interrupts and says that's exactly what he had in mind - making
sure she doesn't. He tells her, "I want you to take the job
with Robin." Looking astonished, Patricia says he can't mean
that. Stephen continues that he's not talking about them finishing
- just giving themselves a chance; if she takes the job, she'll
be occupied in the city all week; they can see each other at Woombai
on her days off; that way, she won't have to be in contact with
Fiona; they'll see if they have a chance to save their marriage.
Patricia asks if it's a sort of separation. Stephen says he supposes
it is. Patricia asks if it's the only way, and Stephen
replies that he's afraid so; he's given it a lot of thought. Patricia
gives in and says that, if it's what he wants... Stephen tells
her that it's not what he wants - but they have to give
themselves a chance...
At the Palmers', Beryl is sitting in an armchair in the lounge
room while Lynn and Andy sit next to each other on the couch.
Beryl remarks to Lynn that she'll be able to see all the films
before them, now. Lynn, though, says she doesn't think
that happens anymore - they release movies all over the world
at the same time now. Beryl says she thought she read that London
got them first. There's silence for several seconds, and Beryl
eventually comments that Lynn and Andy seem to have lost their
tongues. Lynn says she's feeling really tired, and Andy quickly
says he is, too - he might make it an early night. Beryl
agrees that he should go home and get some rest. She then reminds
Lynn to ring Kevin. Andy thanks Beryl for the invite. Beryl heads
out to the kitchen. Lynn says to Andy that she'll ring Kevin as
soon as he's left. They go to the front door, where Andy says
he shouldn't have come - it was a stupid thing to do; there's
no way they can just be friends. Lynn sadly says, "No..."
Andy goes to kiss her, but Lynn stops him, saying she'd better
ring Kevin. Andy starts stroking her hair as he says he's going
back to Sydney tomorrow, so this is goodbye. Lynn tells him not
to say that; she pushes his hand away. She says again that she's
got to ring Kevin. Andy leaves, and she shuts the door. She then
leans against it, looking worried.
The next morning, at Toorak, Andy and Amanda are walking downstairs,
and Andy asks Amanda if she's sure she'll be alright. Amanda assures
him that she'll be OK. She adds that she's going to see the doctor
- it's probably just 'flu or something. Andy then asks about Wayne
- will she be alright with him? Amanda replies that of
course she will - she's sure meeting that girl will help him;
she wants to see him happy again. Andy remarks to Amanda that
she's really fallen for Wayne, and Amanda agrees, "Very
much." She then adds that she supposes Andy can't understand
how she can fall in love with someone she shouldn't. Andy, looking
wistful, says, "No... not at all." He goes to leave,
but as he does so, Wayne joins them and tells Andy that he's glad
he caught him. He continues that, about his mum... the article...
Andy tells him to forget it. Wayne says he knows he's harping,
but he really is sorry. Andy says he knows. Changing the subject,
Wayne asks him if can drop something into the Palmers' on his
way to the airport - Beryl will need it for the meeting this afternoon.
Andy, looking worried about seeing Lynn again, says he doesn't
want to miss his 'plane. Amanda tells him that he's got stacks
of time - it doesn't take two hours to get there. Andy nervously
says, "No..." He goes.
Lynn opens the front door at the Palmers' and looks surprised
to see Andy standing there. He asks if Beryl is home, but Lynn
says she isn't - she's gone shopping. She asks why, and Andy explains
that Wayne asked him to drop in an envelope on his way to the
airport. Lynn takes it and then shuts the door. Andy goes to walk
away, but then turns and knocks on the door again. Lynn nervously
goes and opens it. Andy walks past her into the house and Lynn
asks what he's doing. Andy tells her that he can't leave her -
not the way he's feeling. They start kissing passionately...
A while later, they're sitting on the couch, Andy with his arm
around Lynn. Lynn asks if the taxi driver was mad at him. Andy
replies that it's too bad if he was. He kisses Lynn.
Lynn tells him that this is insane - she's going to England in
three days' time. Andy tells her that he wants to be with her
'til she goes. Lynn says it's impossible, but Andy replies that
it isn't - he can book into a cheap hotel somewhere. Lynn tells
him that Beryl is going to Sydney tomorrow. Andy asks if that
means they'll be there by themselves, and adds that that's fantastic.
Lynn tells him that there is a very big 'but', though:
she can't let anything happen - she could never face Kevin again
if it did; she wants something to happen, and that's
bad enough, she but can't let it go any further. Andy says he
understands, and he adds that at least they'll be together. They
kiss...
Jacki Ingleton is sitting on the settee in the lounge room at
Toorak, and Wayne hands her a drink. As he does so, he tells her
that it was useless trying to fool her when he knew darn well
that he had no hope of remembering. Jacki assures him that nothing
happened - he was acting perfectly normally; he was a bit depressed,
but that's all. Wayne asks where they met - the coffee shop? Jacki
tells him no - they met in Toorak village; she suggested coffee
and he was happy to go along with it; they chatted about old times.
She adds that she hasn't been back to Sydney yet - he's the only
one to clap eyes on her! Wayne remarks, "Lucky old Wayne!"
Out in the hallway, Amanda stands and listens at the doorway at
the flirtatious nature of the conversation. She then walks purposefully
into the room. Wayne stands up and introduces the two women to
each other. He asks Amanda how it went at the doctor's. Amanda
replies that it's just a virus. Jacki remarks that she thought
it was only her and Wayne for lunch. Wayne smiles at her. Amanda
says to Jacki that she believes she's been overseas. Jacki says
that's right. Amanda tells her, "What a pity - you missed
our wedding."
Beryl arrives home to find Lynn mopping the kitchen floor. She
tells her that she doesn't have to do that, but Lynn insists that
she has to do something. Beryl asks where Davey is, and
Lynn replies that he's next door with her mum. Beryl comments
that, the amount of time she's spent with him, he may
as well have gone already! She then says she thought
she saw Andy on her way back on the tram. Lynn quickly
says she forgot: he dropped a file in for her. Beryl remarks that,
the funny thing was, he was walking. Lynn tells her that
he let his cab go and stopped for a chat. Beryl remarks that he
really is a very nice young man. Lynn looks worried.
At Toorak, Jacki says she's sorry to eat and dash, but she's
got a game of tennis organised for this afternoon. Wayne says
he's got a business meeting anyway. Amanda curtly tells Jacki
that it was nice to meet her. Jacki retorts, "You too, Amanda."
She goes, and Amanda shuts the door behind her. As soon as she
does, Wayne angrily asks her what the hell the idea was of dropping
in that they're married, like that, then fawning all over him.
Amanda points out that she is his wife - she
doesn't see she did anything wrong. Wayne snaps at her
to grow up. He adds that it was her idea that they shouldn't
interfere with each other's lives, and he tells her not to do
anything like that again.
Somtime later, the 'phone rings at Toorak. Amanda answers it,
but then there's a knock at the door, and Amanda asks the caller
to hold on. She answers the door to find Beryl standing there.
She asks Amanda how she is, and she replies that she's fine. Beryl
then asks why Wayne didn't arrive at the meeting. Suddenly looking
worried, Amanda says he was heading there. Beryl suddenly
notices that the 'phone is off the hook, and Amanda goes and picks
it up again. A man comes on and says, "Mrs. Morrell?"
Amanda says it is. The caller tells her that he's from the bank
- he wants to let her husband know that he left his chequebook
on the counter when he was in before. Looking surprised, Amanda
asks how long ago he was in. The man says it was about an hour
ago. Amanda asks what he was doing there, and the man replies
that he made a withdrawal - quite a large one. Amanda
thanks him and hangs up. She turns to Beryl and tells her that
that was the bank - Wayne has been in and drawn money out. She
adds that somethng must have happened; she's going to call the
police - it sounds like another blackout. Beryl points out that
he turned up alright last time. Seeing Amanda looking
shaky, she asks her if she's alright. Amanda says it's just a
virus. Beryl says she should have thought. She offers to stay,
but Amanda says she'll be alright. Beryl tells her to let her
know if anything happens. She goes, leaving Amanda looking worried.
Patricia walks into the reception area at the riding school,
followed by Fiona, who says, "Off are you?" Patricia
snaps that she thought that would be obvious. Fiona snaps
back that it'll teach her to play her little games. Patricia storms
outside.
Wayne opens the door and walks into Toorak. Amanda immediately
asks him where he's been, as she's been worried about him. Wayne
assures her that she needn't have been. Amanda asks him why he
didn't go to the meeting, and then if he knows that he went to
the bank and cashed a cheque. Wayne tells her to calm down - he
didn't have another blackout. He continues that he didn't go to
the meeting because he didn't feel up to it; he went for a drive
instead; he felt rotten about the way he treated her and was on
the way home to tell her when he had a better idea. He
takes a small case out of his jacket pocket and hands it to her,
explaining as he does so that this is where the money went. Amanda
opens it; inside is a gold bracelet. Wayne tells her that it's
to say 'thanks' for being such a good friend. When Amanda doesn't
say anything, he asks her if she doesn't like it. Amanda quickly
says that of course she does - it's just that she was thinking
that this is probably a good time to tell him something. She continues
that, when she went to see the doctor this morning, it wasn't
a virus - "I'm two months pregnant." Wayne, looking
astonished, says, "Two months?" Amanda tells
him, "It's yours, Wayne."
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