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00:00Can I stay here again tonight?
00:10Don't you have a home to go to?
00:11Yeah, but I'm thinking I could do another hit soon.
00:14And I promise I will pay you back.
00:15Don't worry, we'll figure something out.
00:17You're the best.
00:18I haven't heard from Abigail since yesterday morning.
00:21So?
00:22Well, I thought I made it pretty clear that I needed to know where she was.
00:25What aren't you saying right now?
00:27I may have loaned her some money.
00:29What does she need the money for?
00:30Drugs.
00:31Ah, you can't leave yet.
00:32Why not?
00:33You have to pay me what you owe me first.
00:34I, um, don't have any cash on me right now.
00:37There's more than one way to clear a debt.
00:39What do you mean?
00:40An hour's work, and I'll consider things paid in full.
00:44Abby, where have you been?
00:46I've been trying to contact you.
00:47You're right.
00:48They've both shut up and listened.
00:49I'm in trouble.
00:50I need you to come get me.
00:51What kind of trouble?
00:52Please, just take down the stress of it.
00:54How long?
00:55Seven Edgewood Road.
00:56It's near the old cinema in your mum's old place.
00:58Please come get me now.
01:00Abby.
01:02Abby.
01:07Levi.
01:09Hey, uh, looks like you're in a hurry.
01:11I was just wondering, maybe we could grab a coffee sometime soon?
01:13Yeah, sure, sure.
01:14It's fine.
01:15I just have to be somewhere.
01:16What's going on?
01:17Look, I can't do this right now.
01:18Are you okay?
01:19Yeah, just drop it, please.
01:20Okay, you're freaking out, and not knowing why is making me freak out even more.
01:24So could you just tell me what's going on, please?
01:26It's Abby.
01:27Something's wrong.
01:28I need to go get her.
01:29I'm coming with you.
01:30No, no, that's not necessary.
01:31She's my sister too.
01:32If she needs help, I'm gonna be there.
01:34Get in.
01:35I'll fill you in on the way.
01:49About time.
01:50Sorry.
01:57Okay.
02:08Where are you going?
02:10I'm leaving.
02:11Get out of my way.
02:13Don't be stupid.
02:15Please.
02:16I promise, if you just let me leave, I will have your money by the end of the day.
02:20That's not how it works.
02:23Top room.
02:27Okay.
02:35This will be your room.
02:37And don't waste your time.
02:39There are bars on the windows.
02:42Put those clothes on.
02:44I wanna go.
02:46I'll take that.
02:49You're starting to annoy me now.
02:57There you go.
02:58You have a lovely day.
02:59Thanks, Mads.
03:01Oh, here she is.
03:03Hello, John.
03:04How's life?
03:05All good in Dana World?
03:07Everybody happy?
03:08Yeah, everyone's great.
03:09Thanks for asking.
03:11Anything you'd like to share?
03:14Look, I'm still not clear.
03:16Are Harper and Tana in together now?
03:20No.
03:22I'm not sure.
03:23Harper?
03:24And Tana ain't together now.
03:26Well, they're having a baby, as you know.
03:28Yeah.
03:29It's actually all you're gonna know from me, do you know why?
03:31Why?
03:32Because it's none of your business.
03:34See you at the club.
03:36John!
03:38Tana and Harper are having a baby?
03:40How did you hear that?
03:42We were practically silent.
03:43Maybe I was meant to hear it.
03:45I mean, that would be lovely after all this sadness.
03:49I'm still trying to work out all the details.
03:51What details?
03:52Well, how did it happen?
03:53I mean, I know how it happened in the usual way, but are they an item now?
03:57Well, it would be wonderful if they were.
03:59You know what?
04:00I made myself a promise to stop sticking my nose in where it isn't wanted.
04:04Good idea, John.
04:05Well done.
04:10So I've been thinking about it all night.
04:12Oh, thank you.
04:13Thanks, mate.
04:16I've worked out a way to protect Theo in the garage.
04:18How?
04:19First off, I have to go to Claudia and tell her what happened.
04:22You're going to admit a mistake was made?
04:24Baby, a mistake was made, OK?
04:26And whoever ends up going over the car officially is going to come to the same conclusion.
04:29Yeah, but then you give her every right to go after the garage and Theo.
04:33Then I'm going to offer to fix the brakes and anything that was damaged mechanically
04:37and make sure the panel beating and medical costs are taken care of.
04:41So you're going to call her now?
04:43I'm going to shoot her an email.
04:45All right, well, if you need me to read over it before you press send.
04:48Oh, no.
04:50She'll be all right. I've got her.
04:55Hello.
04:56How was your lesson this morning?
04:58Fine.
05:01Great.
05:03Until one of the students started going on about the art competition.
05:07Mm-hmm.
05:09She went on about how I made the finals and then everyone else jumped in.
05:13Well, there are worse problems to have, right?
05:15It should be my call on when or if I want to share this.
05:19If I don't win, how's they going to look for the shop?
05:22OK, no one is going to judge you either way.
05:25Maybe you're the one that needs to chill.
05:27Bottom line, I don't need you blabbing about this to customers.
05:32Why would you think it's me?
05:34It's always you.
05:35Wait, there's obviously been some crossroads.
05:37No, I don't want to keep having this conversation with you, Kirby.
05:41You either get it or you don't, so which is it?
05:45I don't need this.
05:49Where are you going?
05:54I was dealing with it. Look, this is it, OK?
05:57Let's just grab her and get her home.
06:01You should have let me know the moment that you knew.
06:04You just lost your best friend.
06:06OK, well, I still had a right to know.
06:08There's nothing you could have done about it.
06:10There's no point in arguing about it now.
06:11OK, OK, well, what number are we looking for?
06:13Number seven.
06:16OK.
06:18What is this place?
06:20I have no idea.
06:23Maybe just let me handle this.
06:32Hi, can I help you?
06:33Hey, yeah, I'm here for Abby.
06:36Sorry, who?
06:38Abby. Abigail Fowler.
06:39My brother, she called me, she gave me this address.
06:42Sorry, I don't know anyone by that name.
06:44I wish I could help, but I'm here alone.
06:47Sorry to bother you.
06:50So where is she? Did you make a mistake?
06:53This is definitely the right street.
06:54Maybe I got the number wrong.
06:56OK, what do we do now?
06:57We knock on the door of every house on this street.
06:59She's got to be here somewhere.
07:00OK.
07:14Well, they've got a lot to get sorted before the baby comes.
07:19I suppose they'll be moving in together.
07:22Come on, throw me a bone here.
07:24You know, John, this is actually all really new for my sister and Tana,
07:27so I think they deserve some privacy.
07:28What about you?
07:29Fair call.
07:30Yeah.
07:32But I am really happy for them.
07:34A new life.
07:36It's a wonderful thing.
07:37Isn't it just?
07:38Now, can we please change the subject?
07:40I know exactly how hard it is not to blab,
07:42and you should be very proud of yourself if you're so loyal to your sister.
07:45I am.
07:46Will you at least tell me, do they know the sex of the baby?
07:49Would you let me drive the buggy?
07:51Will you tell me what I need to know?
07:52No.
07:53Oh, come on.
08:00Come on, be smart, Dom.
08:02Let me go.
08:03Because trust me, Levi is not going to give up until he finds me.
08:07Is that right?
08:08Yeah.
08:09Well, he already did.
08:11What do you think he saw when he got here?
08:13Nice street, beautiful house.
08:16I told him you weren't here.
08:17He went back to his car and drove away.
08:20I don't believe you.
08:22Put those clothes on.
08:24Make yourself nice.
08:28I'm not doing this.
08:30If you force me, I will scream so loud that the neighbours will hear and call the cops.
08:33Try it.
08:34It'll be the last thing you ever do.
08:36It's been hours since your last hit, right?
08:39You must be starting to feel it.
08:42All you have to do is play nice, then your debts are cleared and I'll sort you out.
08:45Everyone's happy.
08:47I want to go.
08:48Keep pushing me, see what happens.
08:50Now get dressed.
09:07What a way to brighten up your day.
09:10Hmm.
09:11They're going straight in the bin.
09:13Who doesn't love balloons?
09:15They're bad for the environment for starters.
09:17I just wanted to celebrate you making the finals of that art competition.
09:22I thought it was a customer.
09:23No, me.
09:25I know she's a fan.
09:27I know she's a fan.
09:29I know she's a fan.
09:31I know she's a fan.
09:33I know she's a fan.
09:34I know she's a fan.
09:35I know she's happy for me, but Kirby needs to stop running around and telling everybody.
09:40It's not okay.
09:41I take it you haven't read the Surf Club newsletter I emailed out last night?
09:46No.
09:47Why?
09:48I included a piece in Palmer's shout-outs.
09:51Local legend makes big waves.
09:54Waves.
09:55In the art world.
09:56Why would you do that?
09:58Hey, come on, Marty.
09:59You're a valued member of the Surf Club community.
10:01Of course we want to celebrate your achievements.
10:06Hey.
10:10We've tried every house, no one's heard of her.
10:13There's no chance there's anything else going on with the guy you spoke to?
10:16Like what?
10:17I don't know, but right now they're the only details we have, so...
10:25I don't want to say it, but...
10:27What if she's OD'd somewhere?
10:30Look, maybe you can call Cash, see if he's got any ideas on how we can handle this.
10:33I think that's a good idea.
10:35I'm sure he's going through a world of pain right now, but...
10:37I said no, Levi.
10:39Okay, what's going on?
10:40Nothing.
10:41It's not what it looks like to me.
10:46That's weird.
10:47What?
10:48He said he was there alone.
10:50Excuse me.
10:51Hey.
10:52You just came out of number seven, right?
10:55I just need to know what the deal is in there.
10:56Look, my shift is done.
10:58You want to make a booking, talk to Dom, he'll sort you out.
11:01Just be prepared to pay extra if it's the two of you.
11:06Is she talking about what I think she's talking about?
11:14Hey!
11:16Hey! Open the door!
11:26Abby!
11:27Abby!
11:28Abigail!
11:30Abby!
11:31I'm checking upstairs.
11:32Yeah.
11:33Abby!
11:35Abby!
11:44Abby!
11:46Levi!
11:51You alright?
11:52You okay?
11:54Are you hurt?
11:55Are you hurt?
11:56Abby!
11:57Thank God.
11:58Hey.
11:59What the hell?
12:00You have no right being here.
12:01Get off me!
12:02Cha-cha!
12:03Get off my property.
12:04Let's go.
12:05Come on.
12:08Wait, wait.
12:09My phone.
12:10Give it back.
12:16I told you you wouldn't give up on me.
12:18Come on.
12:34Come on.
12:36Come on.
13:02Look.
13:03I'll finish my shift.
13:05But the way that you spoke to me just now, that won't be happening again.
13:13JP wrote this thing about me.
13:16That's how the student found out.
13:19I'm really sorry.
13:20I was totally out of line and you deserve way better from me.
13:24Yep, I do.
13:27I just don't get it.
13:29You were so happy yesterday.
13:31What's changed?
13:33I could actually win now?
13:35I don't know.
13:37I just feel like there's this expectation, like people are watching.
13:42Usually I just get on with stuff.
13:44I don't keep my head down.
13:46Yeah, I get why it feels weird.
13:48But nobody is expecting anything.
13:50Everyone's just really happy for you.
13:52JP kind of said the same thing.
13:54And how often do I agree with John?
13:59Are we okay?
14:00Yeah, but I've got to get ready for the next lesson.
14:05Wait.
14:07What?
14:10It's for our socials.
14:11I want everyone to see.
14:15Okay.
14:17Yes, okay.
14:18Let's get this selfie.
14:23Smile.
14:31I know it's not much, but I thought you could use your own space.
14:35It's fine.
14:40That guy Dom, how do you know him?
14:44She knows about the drugs, I had to tell her.
14:47He's my dealer.
14:50Do you know what else was going on in that house, Abs?
14:53Please don't look at me like that.
14:54Hey, I'm not judging.
14:57I was trying to get my head around it, that's all.
15:01I knew, but I never thought that he'd make me do it.
15:08I'm an idiot, I know you could say it.
15:10That is not what we're thinking.
15:12I'm so sorry.
15:14I really didn't want to drag you into it.
15:15I know it was bad enough that I got Levi involved.
15:18Do you want to maybe grab us some food?
15:22Yeah, that would be lovely.
15:41I was never going to do it.
15:42I would never sell myself for drugs.
15:47Is that what he wanted?
15:51I owe him money.
15:52He said it was the only way to settle the debt.
15:56I was so scared Levi.
15:58It's okay, it's okay, it's okay.
16:03Just say it now.
16:05Just say it now.
16:10Okay, John, I'll let you get back to Dana.
16:12Alright, bye.
16:14Everything okay?
16:15Yeah, it's fine.
16:16I was just hoping John would have some more information on the wonderful news.
16:19What news?
16:20Haven't you heard?
16:22Harper and Tanya are having a baby.
16:23Isn't that great?
16:24Yeah, I'm a bit surprised, but that's wonderful news.
16:28Hey babe, are you good a sec?
16:29Yeah.
16:30Hey Mads.
16:31How did you go with Claudia?
16:32Not great.
16:33I explained everything that I was offering.
16:36And?
16:37She accused me of trying to bribe her.
16:38How did she figure that?
16:39She thinks I'm looking for a way out so she doesn't sue me or have Theo's license taken away from him.
16:44Well, that isn't far from the truth.
16:46I just think I've made a bad situation worse.
16:49Can I just suggest that maybe a face to face would help?
16:54It worked with the guy that was going to sue the diner.
16:57Marilyn's right, it did work.
16:59What have you got to lose?
17:03We're lucky we got them when we did before she was forced into anything.
17:10We can't let that scumbag get away with this.
17:13Well, let's just see what Abby wants to do first.
17:17And you clearly don't want to ask Cash for help.
17:20This family seems to have an honesty problem.
17:24How about we change that?
17:28He broke off the engagement.
17:31He doesn't want me anywhere near him.
17:33I'm so sorry.
17:34Hey, can we not do this right now?
17:39Hey, I got you a change of clothes from home if you want to get changed.
17:45I wasn't sure what you wanted to eat but I got you some pasta.
17:47I'm not hungry.
17:48I'm not hungry.
17:53You okay?
17:57Hey, I know that we haven't been there for you.
18:01And we're really sorry about that.
18:04But we're here now.
18:06We can help you get through this, Abby.
18:08If you're ready.
18:12What if I can organise for you to go to rehab?
18:15Well, this has to be her decision, Aiden.
18:22I can't keep living like this.
18:25I need help.
18:28Well, you've taken the first step.
18:30Okay, but I'm not going to rehab clinic.
18:32There's absolutely no way that that's happening.
18:34And that's okay.
18:35That's okay. Do you remember, like we discussed, there are other treatment options?
18:38No, I'm just going to go cold turkey.
18:40There are easier ways than that.
18:42I can do it.
18:44I can do it, Levi.
18:46If I cut myself into this mess, I'll get myself out.
18:52Well, Aiden and I are going to stay here until you get clean.
18:56Hmm.
19:15Hi, it's Justin Morland.
19:18I know you're not happy, alright?
19:20But if you just let me explain...
19:23I'd love the opportunity to sit with you in person
19:25and figure out a solution that works for you.
19:30Hmm, okay.
19:32When can we meet?
19:34Okay.
19:36Okay.
19:38Okay.
19:40Okay.
19:42Okay.
19:44Let's meet up.
19:46Are you sure about this?
19:48No, of course not.
19:50But this is the first time she's talked about getting clean.
19:52And we might not get another chance.
19:57Can you not talk about me behind my back?
20:00Look, I think maybe it's a good idea that you go to a clinic.
20:03Or at least get checked out at the hospital.
20:05What, the place where Levi works?
20:07Like I need more judgment.
20:09Okay? Okay, but this...
20:11This could be really dangerous.
20:15Are you sure that she's going to be safe?
20:20I'll talk to you outside.
20:29Her detox is going to be tough.
20:31We need to be on the same page if we're going to support her through it.
20:34I am worried about her.
20:36And I'm worried about you.
20:38You just lost your best friend and your relationship.
20:40Are you sure you're up for this?
20:42Because I can do this on my own.
20:45Then you need to prepare yourself.
20:48Because this is going to get a lot worse before it gets any better.
21:00Will you please let us take you to the hospital?
21:03I said no.
21:05I'm going to go get some medical supplies.
21:07Don't leave me alone with her.
21:09You want me to do something or not?
21:11I do, but I just can't handle this by myself.
21:12Okay.
21:19What's all that for?
21:21Oh, just a home visit.
21:25How come you didn't sign it out?