It's a while later. David is sitting up in bed in his room at the hospital as Craig laughs, "Beryl was saying, 'Why'd you do it, Colin?'!" Ginny adds, "He was so freaked out!" Craig then says to David, "Thanks for the idea." David comments, "I didn't tell you much." Craig assures him, "It was enough. Andy told us you wanted us to get Beryl - then it clicked: that Beryl and mum were lookalikes. The rest was easy: Andy pretended to blackmail Colin so we could get him to the depot." Ginny adds, "Then Craig called the police and told them what was happening. I helped Beryl with her hair and make-up. She looked so much like Ruby, even her mum wouldn't have been able to tell the difference! Colin didn't stand a chance!" David asks, "What did Debbie do?" His face becoming suddenly serious, Craig tells him, "Nothing. I didn't want her to get involved." David asks in surprise, "Why not?" Craig explains, "Just in case it hadn't worked. She would've had to watch me when the police carted me off again. It just would've been too hard for both of us." He goes on, "The trouble is, she walked in on us when we were discussing it. She thought we had some sort of secret romance going, or something, and stomped out in a rage." Beryl comments, "Andy was going out to the farm. I'm sure he'll tell her the truth and she'll understand." Craig murmurs, "I hope so." He then adds, "The other thing was, too, that if the whole thing had've backfired, she would've been charged with harbouring a criminal. I didn't want that, either." Ginny gasps suddenly, "Thanks a lot! You didn't mind putting my head on the chopping block!" Craig tells her, "You're different. Debbie's not as tough as you are." Ginny snaps, "What do you mean?" Craig shrugs, "She's just more of a girl, I suppose." Ginny glares at him and snaps, "What do you mean, 'more of a girl'?" Craig explains hesitantly, "She's just more... feminine." Ginny snaps, "You think I'm butch, or something? Well let me tell you something, buster: I can be just as feminine and sensitive as Debbie, if not more." David says quickly, "Alright. Settle down!" Craig suggests, "It's probably time we got going, anyway. We've got a few things to sort out. Turning to Ginny, he asks, "You coming?" Ginny snaps, "Yeah. But don't think you're off the hook that easily." Beryl suggests, "I'd better be going too." David, however, tells her, "I'd like you to stay." Beryl smiles at Craig and Ginny, "I'll see you later. "They head out." Left alone with Beryl, David turns to her and says earnestly, "You did it. You pulled it off. I'm proud of you." Beryl smiles, "Thankyou."

Craig is sitting at the kitchen table at the country house, holding a ring. Ginny walks in from the hallway and asks him, "What are you looking at?" Craig replies sadly, "It's Debbie's friendship ring. I found it in her bedroom. Most of her clothes are gone, too. Andy's clothes aren't here, either. They must've gone together." Ginny, sitting down, insists, "Andy would've told her the truth by now. She'd have to understand." Craig just retorts, "That's if he did tell her. He could have kept it from her so she'd turn off me and on to him. She must think I'm a real creep." Ginny assures him, "He wouldn't go that far." Craig, however, snaps, "Wouldn't he? You know he likes Debbie. It would be just like him to take advantage of the situation." Ginny insists, "He's not that bad." Craig, however, points out, "What about that deal he pulled on you? That fake demo tape?" Ginny admits, "Mmm... maybe he is." Craig declares, "I have to find her."

Wayne is sitting with his feet up on the desk in Fiona's room at the mansion. He puts down a file of papers, stands up and goes and looks out through the window. Caroline walks into the room suddenly and asks in surprise, "What are you doing here?" Wayne retorts, "Checking the books. I am allowed to, you know; my company does own this building." He then asks, "Who's Danny Marks? Do you know?" Caroline replies, "The American. He's a rather vain and lecherous law student." Wayne comments, "He's also behind in his rent. Overall, a rather unpleasant fellow, eh?" Caroline just murmurs pointedly, "That depends who you measure him against." Wayne looks at her sharply and says, "I think I might just see if he's in - if you'll excuse me." With that, he walks off. As soon as he's gone, Caroline walks over to his briefcase, which is lying on the desk, lifts the top up and starts looking through the papers inside. All-of-a-sudden, Wayne walks back in, saying, "He must be at a lecture--" He breaks off as he spots Caroline going through his case. He then demands, "What do you think you're doing?" Caroline tells him, "Proving you're a liar - and I think I've hit the jackpot." Wayne snatches the papers she's holding, snarling, "Give me those." Caroline grins evilly, "It doesn't make any difference: I've seen what they are and I know what they mean." Wayne just comments, "Oh?" Caroline tells him, "Two invoices: one for $20,000 worth of gym equipment, the other for $40,000 - for Charlie. The equipment's the same but the cost is double." Wayne shrugs, "So?" Caroline goes on, "It's obvious the equipment only cost $20,000. The other invoice is so you can cheat Charlie. That's it, isn't it?" Wayne stares at her and then says 'sympathetically', "I'm worried about you, Caroline: you're losing your grip. You can't tell reality from fantasy." Caroline, however, sighs, "Not this time, Wayne. The invoice says the equipment's going to be delivered today. It's too late for you to change the order. I'm finally going to expose you." Wayne snarls, "Who's going to believe you? You're a fruitcake." Caroline just muses, "We'll see. This time, I'll bring along a witness." With that, she walks out. She doesn't notice the nasty smile that crosses Wayne's face...

Sometime later, Caroline walks into the reception area at the gym. Gordon is with her and she tells him, "You'll soon see I'm right." A man with a trolley stops in front of them and Caroline says to him, "Excuse me, are you delivering the equipment that Mr. Hamilton ordered?" The man nods, "Yeah." Caroline goes on, "Would you mind if we took at look at the invoice?" The man demands, "Who are you?" Caroline retorts, "Does that matter? We want to have a look at it." Gordon chips in quickly, "I'm Mr. Hamilton's father. We'd just like to check something." The delivery man shrugs and then pulls a sheet of paper out of his pocket. He hands it to Caroline, and she unfolds it and stares at it. Gordon asks, "What does it say?" Caroline, looking horrified, tells him, "There must be some sort of mistake - there should only be $20,000 worth of equipment here." The delivery man asks sarcastically, "Do you want to have a look in the truck, lady?" Caroline turns to Gordon and cries, "Wayne must have altered it at the last minute." Wayne walks in at that moment and asks 'innocently', "Altered what?" Caroline growls, "That invoice." The delivery man walks off, and Wayne asks Caroline and Gordon, "What am I supposed to have done?" Gordon explains, "Caroline is under the impression that you told Charlie the goods you ordered were worth twice their actual value." Caroline snaps, "Not 'under the impression'; I know." Wayne shrugs, "Then you're wrong: everything is above-board." Caroline demands, "What about the invoices?" Wayne queries, "Invoices?" Gordon tells him, "Caroline said she saw two invoices: one real and one fake, for Charlie." Wayne bursts out laughing! He then opens his briefcase, takes out some papers and comments, "She must mean these." Handing the papers to his father, he tells him, "That's the invoice for the gym equipment: $40,000. And this must be what's confusing Caroline: it's a $20,000 budget for some equipment I'm thinking of getting - a sauna and spa. I suppose it does look like an invoice at a glance." Gordon turns to Caroline and says, "Sorry. Seems you made a mistake." Caroline, however, snarls, "It is not the same one." Gordon tells her, "I'll take you home." Caroline just cries, "No! We have to prove he's lying." Wayne and Gordon stare at her. After a few seconds, she backs down, muttering at Wayne, "Alright. I suppose you've swept all the dirt under the carpet by now, anyway. But don't think this is the end of it." With that, she storms out. Gordon follows her. Wayne lingers by the reception desk, looking pleased with himself...

It nighttime, and in Melbourne, David is sitting at Alison's hospital bedside, laughing, "Then, when Beryl turned up as Ruby, Colin sang like a canary. He's in custody now, with Jean - and Craig's in the clear... at least, with the cops." Alison sighs, "Now what?" David replies, "You know I told you Craig was trying to keep Debbie out of it? Well, apparently Andy didn't tell her the truth, and when the whole thing was over they took off together!" Alison tries to sit up, but David tells her quickly, "Just take it easy. The doctor says you're out of the danger zone, but we don't want to take any chances, do we, eh? I just thought I'd come and see you and tell you everything and to thank you: we wouldn't have been able to do it without your help." Alison assures him, "It was worth it. We spent a lot of time together. It felt good." David whispers, "Yeah." Alison takes his hand. There's silence for several seconds. Alison then tells David gently, "I love you." David doesn't respond. There's suddenly a knock on the door and Beryl walks in, smiling, "Hello, Alison. The nurses tell me you're on the road to recovery." Alison just mutters, "What wonderful timing." Beryl murmurs, "I'm sorry. Actually, I came to see David." Turning to him, she explains that the nurses said he should let Alison rest. With that, she leaves the room again. David tells Alison, "I'd better go. I'll see you soon." He kisses her forehead and then walks out. Alison lays there, looking upset.

Craig hangs up the 'phone in the kitchen at the country house and starts pacing the floor, looking annoyed. Ginny walks in from the hallway and comments, "No luck, huh?" Craig retorts, "I just called her parents again. Still haven't heard from her. I swear: when I get my hands on Andy, I'm going to break his neck..." Ginny tells him, "If you just calm down..." Craig, however, retorts, "I don't want to hear it. I want to be angry. I have just been through hell this last month. You know what kept me going? Knowing Debbie was behind me 100%. I came back to Melbourne just to see her. Now, when I'm finally free, what does it mean? Zilch! She's not here to share it." Ginny listens and then tells him, "You just said the magic word!" Craig asks in surprise, "What do you mean?" Ginny sighs, "'Free'! You're free! Have you stopped to think about it today?" Craig retorts, "I just said: it doesn't mean anything." Ginny, however, tells him, "Of course it does. Have you forgotten what it's like to be on the run already?" Craig insists, "It doesn't mean anything unless I have Debbie." Ginny, however, retorts, "Bull - and I'm taking you out tonight to prove it. Come on, you are free! Let's go! Tonight's on me!" Craig murmurs, "You haven't got any money." Ginny just shrugs, "Has that ever stopped me before? I mightn't have been in Melbourne all that long, but it doesn't take long to get to know a few barmen!"

The next morning, Janice is sitting in Fiona's room at the mansion, sharpening some pencils, when the 'phone starts ringing. She goes and answers it and then says, "Hello, Wayne. How are you?" She listens and then replies, "Bored, actually. Once all the rents have been paid and everything's working, there's virtually nothing to do round here." Wayne, who's standing behind the reception desk at the gym, smiles, "In need of a holiday, huh?!" Janice, however, retorts, "Hardly. Idleness is the enemy of the soul." Wayne tells her, "I'm glad you feel that way: I'm calling to offer you some part-time work in the gym... No, Glen's staying, but I figured there's room for one more anyway. We can make it flexible to work around your part-time teaching. Interested?" He listens and then smiles, "Good. Come to the gym in an hour or so. I'll take you to lunch and we can discuss details." With that, he hangs up, looking pleased with himself...

A while later, Janice and Wayne are walking along a road outside the gym. Janice is saying, "Thankyou for the offer, Wayne - I like to keep my days busy." Wayne assures her, "You'll be doing me a favour, too: I need an extra hand; don't want Glen overworking himself, do we?" He stops in his tracks, suddenly, as he approaches his red car and discovers it's been daubed with streaks of white paint. He mutters, "What the hell?" He walks over to it and, staring at the paint, growls, "Bone dry." Janice asks, "Who could have done it?" She pauses and then adds, "It's either a mindless act of vandalism or someone doesn't like you." Wayne looks at her and then says, "Caroline. I bet you. Anything you like. You heard about all the fuss with the invoices, didn't you?" Janice nods uncertainly, "Yes, but Caroline wouldn't do this." Wayne retorts, "You reckon? Hop in. Let's find out." With that, he unlocks the passenger-side door and Janice climbs in. She doesn't see the grin on Wayne's face...

A short time later, Wayne is sitting in Fiona's room at the mansion when Janice walks in and says, "She's not in her bedsit. Perhaps she's out on a job?" Wayne, however, replies, "She couldn't be: her bag's still here." He indicates it across the room. Janice suggests, "She couldn't be far, then. We'll wait." Wayne, however, suggests, "Instead of doing nothing, why don't we check out her bag?" Janice retorts, "That's unethical!" Wayne snaps, "And spraying my car isn't? She could have an appointment diary in there. We could find out where she is or when she'll be back." Janice looks at him and then walks over to Caroline's bag, which is on the couch. She unzips it and starts going through it. All-of-a-sudden, she pulls out a handkerchief. It's orange but has white marks on it. Looking horrified, Janice murmurs, "Look at her hanky: it's the same colour as on the car." Wayne sighs, "What did I tell you? Doesn't seem any doubt, does there?" Janice murmurs reluctantly, "No."

Gordon is sitting at the living room table at Dural, saying, "You can't be sure it was Caroline." Wayne and Janice are standing in front of him. Janice removes the incriminating handkerchief from her handbag and tells him, "I found that in her bag. It's got the same coloured paint on it." Gordon remarks in surprise, "It's not like you to go through other people's possessions." Wayne chips in quickly, "It was my idea." Janice adds, "It was all in the name of justice. We had to do something: the woman's obviously not responsible for her actions anymore." Gordon tells her, "She believes that Wayne is exploiting people. She's wrong, of course, but it's her way of hitting back, that's all." Janice, however, sits down and retorts, "She's not merely wrong; she's irrational." Gordon insists, "I am not defending her. I don't think it's fair to write her off as crazy. Childish, perhaps." Wayne tells his father, "I was hoping you might talk to her." Gordon asks in surprise, "What can I say to her?" Wayne replies, "What you just said to us: she's being childish. She respects you. She might listen." Janice adds in concern, "Who knows what she'll do next if she's not stopped now." Looking worried, Gordon murmurs, "Alright." Neither he nor Janice notices the look of glee that crosses Wayne's face...

A while later, Gordon is sitting at the table in Fiona's room at the mansion. Caroline walks in and, looking surprised, she smiles, "Hello, Gordon. Mansion business to attend to?" Gordon, however, replies, "Not quite. I'd like to talk to you." Caroline mutters, "If it's about yesterday, forget it: I'm not apologising." Gordon explains, "No, it isn't about yesterday; at least, not directly. I'd like to talk to you about an act of vandalism to Wayne's car." Caroline asks in surprise, "When?" Gordon retorts, "I think you know when." Caroline starts to say, "No, I'm sorry, I--" Gordon interrupts and says curtly, "His car was spray-painted. Janice found this in your bag." He shows her the handkerchief, adding, "It is yours?" Caroline nods in surprise, "Er, yes." Gordon asks, "Then how do you explain the paint on it?" Caroline starts to say, "I don't know--" She breaks off and then declares, "Wayne. Wayne must have planted it." Gordon looks at her dubiously. She goes on quickly, "Don't you see? He must have sprayed the car himself and he's trying to make out that I did it." Gordon comments, "It seems a bit extreme, don't you think?" Caroline retorts, "Yes, well, he's trying to convince everyone that I've gone crazy." Gordon demands, "You serious?" Caroline insists, "That must be it: he's trying to convince everybody I'm crazy so he won't believe me when I tell them he's a crook." Gordon stands up and says calmly, "Caroline, I heard you stopped going to therapy." Caroline stares at him and gasps, "You believe him! You think I'm mad!" Gordon tells her, "No - but I think you might have stopped therapy a bit soon." Caroline cries, "There is nothing wrong with me. Oh, I admit I have a few problems, but they're nothing to do with Wayne and they're nothing I can't handle myself." Gordon just suggests, "In that case, there's only one way to deal with the situation - and I'm not accepting any arguments."

Sometime later, Gordon, Wayne and Caroline are all in the lounge room at Dural. Gordon is sitting on the couch while Caroline and Wayne pace the floor by the bar. Gordon tells them, "I know neither of you want to be here, but I think you'll agree the only way to end this feud is to talk about it calmly and rationally." Caroline mutters, "It won't do any good." Gordon, however, pleads, "Caroline, keep an open mind." Wayne looks at Caroline and smiles, "Ready when you are." Caroline just glares at him and growls, "How accommodating of you. Why don't you tell Gordon how you're trying to set me up?" Wayne insists 'earnestly', "I'm trying to help you." Caroline snarls, "You are a self-satisfied little weevil!" Wayne retorts, "Insults are not going to help this meeting, Caroline." Caroline snaps, "Don't patronise me!" Wayne just retorts, "Patronise? At least I'm capable of some self-restraint." Gordon chips in quickly, "Wayne, this is no time for sarcasm." Wayne murmurs, "Sorry." Gordon then suggests, "Let's get down to business." Looking at Caroline, he goes on, "You think Wayne is trying to exploit Charlie." Caroline replies, "He showed me the waiver." Gordon asks, "Where?" Caroline tells him, "In the study." Gordon clarifies, "It's in the study?" Caroline replies, "It's not in the study now; I don't know where it is now." Gordon continues, "This morning, Wayne's car was vandalised and a paint-stained handkerchief found in your bag." Caroline glares at him and growls, "I am not on trial." She then points to Wayne and snaps, "He is the one who should be locked up; he's trying to make out that I'm the dangerous one." Gordon sighs, "Caroline, let me continue." Caroline, however, snaps, "No I won't. He is trying to make out I am crazy." Wayne says suddenly, "Caroline, this has got to stop. You're an intelligent woman. Can't you see you need help?" Caroline glares at him and then lunges at him, pushing the drink he's holding out of his hand. After a few seconds, Wayne turns to Gordon and asks, "Does that prove my point?" Gordon looks away, sadly. Caroline says hesitantly, "Alright. I'll go back into therapy." Gordon nods, "I think that's wise." Turning to Wayne, Caroline adds sourly, "The doctors should soon be able to tell if I'm sane or not. And I can assure you: everyone will know." She then asks Gordon, "Could you take me home now, please?" Gordon nods, "Of course." He stands up. Caroline heads out to the hallway. Gordon looks at Wayne and then follows her. When they've gone, Wayne goes and looks up a number in the telephone index on the bar. He then picks up the 'phone and dials. When the call is answered, he says, "Ron, it's Wayne. I want you to get some information for me. What sort of red tape do you have to cut through to get someone committed?" He listens and then replies with a smile, "A mental institution..."

Craig is staring out through the kitchen window at the country house, looking glum. Ginny walks in from the hallway and comments, "I thought you were going to try and get Debbie out of your mind." Craig just retorts, "I can't." Ginny tells him, "What you need is another diversion." Craig turns to look at her and asks, "Like what?" Ginny leans towards him, kisses him on the lips and says, "Like that." Craig stares at her and then mutters, "No." He steps away. Ginny asks, "Why not? You never know what Debbie and Andy are up to right now." Craig pauses. Ginny walks over to him and he stares into her eyes. They then lean towards each other and lock lips - only before they can go any further, they hear a rustle of keys. They pull apart quickly. Beryl walks in from the hallway and announces, "I'm just off to pick David up from the hospital. Bye." She heads out. Ginny then smiles at Craig, "Now, where were we?" Craig, however, snaps, "No." He steps away. Ginny demands, "Why not?" Craig retorts, "I just can't, OK?" With that, he marches off out to the hallway, leaving Ginny looking annoyed.

Alison is sitting up in her bed at the hospital when the door to her room opens and David walks in, smiling, "Feeling better?" Alison nods, "Much, thanks." David goes on, "Beryl's here to take me home; I've just come to say goodbye." He leans in and kisses her on the top of her head. He then tells her, "Don't you go kicking any footballs for a while, eh?!" He goes to walk out again. Alison, though, says quickly, "Just a minute. I want to have a talk." David asks warily, "What about?" Alison tells him, "About us." David, sitting down, replies, "I'd like to talk to you, too." Alison then goes on, "I meant what I said last night - about feeling good being with you again. I'm still in love with you, David; I can't kid myself. I was hoping that when I came out of hospital, we could make a go of it..." David sighs, "I know what you're going to say. There's a few things I've got to set straight with you." He hesitates before continuing, "What happened in the freezer... the things we said... I didn't say anything; I just agreed with you. We both thought we were going to die there, you wanted to hear me say I love you, and I did." Alison frowns, "And since I'm not going to die, you're letting me down gently?" David tells her, "There's no use going on thinking there's something there when there's not." Alison pleads, "But how can you be sure? If we could have some time together, you might start feeling the same way..." David insists, "I wouldn't." He then says, "Apart from that, being in the freezer made me realise one thing: that I want to make another go of it with Beryl." A look of horror crosses Alison's face. David adds, "Seeing her has confirmed it." Alison gasps, "You'd pick her over me? That boring hausfrau?" David tells her softly, "No matter what you think of Beryl, she's a good woman and a good mother. We've spent more of our lives together than apart and I want to keep it that way - but I don't want to hurt you, either, and I want to explain to you--" Alison interrupts and cries, "Just go, David." David insists, "I want you to understand." Alison cries again, "Just go." David pauses. He then stands up, opens the door and walks out. As he closes the door, Beryl comes round the corner of the corridor and smiles, "Ready?" David nods, "Yeah." Beryl then tells him, "Seeing as it's your homecoming, I thought I might cook all your favourites for dinner." David smiles, "Sounds great! Cabbage rolls?" Beryl nods, "Best on the menu!" With that, she heads off down the corridor. David takes a last look at the door to Alison's room before following her. In the room, Alison is sitting up in bed, tears streaming down her cheeks...