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00:00Previously on Shortland Street.
00:02We are one people, one country, and no one deserves special treatment.
00:05That's a press release from an extranet.
00:07If you don't reopen the clinic, we'll walk.
00:09We've got to take it up a level.
00:10And I'm taking charge, but this time, we're going to do it right.
00:13What about Monique and the shareholders?
00:14What about them?
00:15I think you need to go see one of the GPs.
00:17It's us. We are dysfunctional as a couple.
00:19I'm doing my best.
00:20You've completely checked out.
00:21Stop fighting!
00:22Sometimes grown-ups do that, mate.
00:24And then they get a divorce and they leave their children.
00:26Just like Mum did.
00:31So if we prioritise patients based on clinical need,
00:34the majority of our patients are still Māori and Pasifika.
00:37We could help a lot of people, but only if you all work with me.
00:41100%.
00:42Totally.
00:43Yeah, you bet.
00:44You know I will.
00:45Okay, I've pulled together a list of patients.
00:47I do have to ask you all to keep this to yourselves.
00:50It's no secret, but we're not exactly advertising it
00:52to anyone who does not need to know.
00:55Need to know what?
00:57She's like a cat burglar.
00:58Don't put a bell on her.
00:59What was that?
01:00What?
01:01Nothing.
01:02What can we help you with?
01:03You're in the middle of something?
01:05We are.
01:06Mind if I sit in?
01:12Be our guest.
01:15Carry on.
01:21Your press release.
01:22I shouldn't have gone off at you like that.
01:25You are only the messenger.
01:29You're right.
01:30I was just going to say that to you,
01:32because I'm not really the messenger.
01:34No, no, no, no, no, no, no.
01:36No.
01:37I'm not going to sign on this.
01:39I know you're going to get into trouble
01:42The messenger.
01:43You're right.
01:44Maybe you could remind the rest of your staff.
01:47Some of them are giving me the cold shoulder
01:49and it's not pleasant.
01:50Sure.
01:52Anyone else have anything to add?
01:58I like your shoes.
02:01Thanks.
02:05You sure you're feeling okay now, sweetheart?
02:08And listen, you don't have anything to worry about, okay?
02:11We both love you very much.
02:14And we love each other, too.
02:18Really?
02:19Yes, really.
02:21And sometimes grown-ups do fight.
02:23It's not great, but it happens.
02:26And then we say sorry and we make things better.
02:28Like now, for instance.
02:30We're both sorry that we made you feel anxious and worried about us.
02:35It's okay.
02:37Okay.
02:38We're not going anywhere, though, okay?
02:40Can I go read my book now?
02:42Of course you can.
02:44You guys are the best mum and dad ever.
02:46Honey, you are the best, too.
02:50The very best.
02:52Both love you, mate.
02:57He's trying to appease us.
03:00I don't think he's trying...
03:01He's trying to handle the situation.
03:02Handle who? Me?
03:04You're the one who's distant. You don't think he's...
03:05Both of us, Drew.
03:07We're a ticking time bomb.
03:08We're angry and we...
03:12We can do better, can't we?
03:15Yeah.
03:16Of course we can.
03:28Hey.
03:29I am nearly done.
03:36There.
03:37Done.
03:38What you doing?
03:40New plan for the free clinic.
03:42Now it is the priority clinic.
03:44Oh, there's a good ring to it.
03:46I thought you shut that down for good.
03:47Yeah, thank Monique, but man, that press release really fired me up.
03:52Right.
03:53You think it's gonna work out this time?
03:54Oh, I do. And it feels good.
03:56No secrets, everything out in the open.
04:00Well, it's just Monique is watching the hospital like a hawk.
04:03Well, I thought of that because I...
04:06lulled her into a false sense of security.
04:09Really?
04:13OK, what is it?
04:14Well, if you get on the wrong side of the shareholders, you'll attract their attention.
04:17You could end up in an audit or who knows what.
04:19Well, everything is above board.
04:22I'm doing a good thing, babe.
04:23Oh, I know that. I'm just... just trying to look out for you.
04:27Well, I've achieved something really big and exciting.
04:30Could you just back me on it?
04:32Of course. You're gonna smash it.
04:35Hey, it's just me, Selena.
05:05Hi, Selena.
05:20Surprise!
05:21Oh, my God, you've been here?
05:23What are you doing here?
05:25I wanted to come early to surprise you.
05:27Well, yeah, I'm really surprised.
05:29I'm so happy. Look at your hair.
05:31Yeah, Nanacena cut it for me.
05:33It looks awesome.
05:34Hey, come here, come here, come here.
05:36So what, did he, um, call you to plan this?
05:39No, his nana did.
05:41She's from the same village as my aunt.
05:43You're kidding. Cool, eh?
05:44So she called me and told me that he wanted to surprise you and I was like, hell yeah.
05:49I thought it might be just the thing you needed.
05:51Yes, thank you.
05:53Oh, do you want to take your aqua ups to your stalling?
05:56Gotta get this up first.
05:57Here, Mum, for you.
05:58Religious.
06:00Yummy.
06:01Yeah, but they're way better than the ones here.
06:02They're long.
06:04And these ones are for Maeve and Cassie.
06:06Oh, thank you, mate. They look delicious.
06:14What's wrong, babe?
06:17What, about from my mum dying and my wife leaving and missing my son?
06:21Oh, come here.
06:24Oh.
06:24You just let those tears out, girl.
06:26Hey, you got your boy back now and he'll keep you going until it all feels a little bit easier, OK?
06:32Which it will, really.
06:34I promise.
06:36Oh my God, he came all this way and I didn't even know.
06:39What if something had happened?
06:40He's fine.
06:41All on his own.
06:42Yeah, but it all worked out great.
06:43OK, just focus on that, yeah?
06:49Come here, quickly. I need another hug.
06:53Oh.
07:03So, this is a volunteer situation?
07:06We're asking staff to donate their time.
07:08Well, yeah, cos who doesn't want to work all day and all night?
07:11We'll have rosters, make sure no-one gets burned out.
07:14Mm, good luck with that. Who's paying for it?
07:16Fundraising.
07:18I've spoken to the fossils and they're willing to help and we'll approach our blood donors too.
07:23OK, fine. I'll talk to the nurses.
07:25Thank you, you're a star.
07:26I'm a supernova, baby.
07:28I'm a supernova.
07:29Thank you, you're a star.
07:31I'm a supernova, baby, and I am this close to exploding.
07:34Can you not push my nurses over the edge?
07:36What?
07:36And it's better be on the level this time.
07:38Everyone will know that Shortland Street are doing it on a voluntary basis to aid all patients.
07:44Everyone?
07:44Who needs to know?
07:46Does Monique need to know?
07:48I want to get it up and running before I inform the shareholders.
07:53OK, your call.
07:55Thank you, Selena.
08:00Tough cookie.
08:01Well, it's all coming together. How'd it go last night?
08:04Uh, great. We were slammed, but I wouldn't change it.
08:07Oh, good.
08:09Well, I think we might actually make a difference instead of chasing our tails.
08:15What?
08:16TK would be proud.
08:18Well, let's just make it happen first before we congratulate ourselves.
08:21Mm, got it.
08:23Mari, are you down to take a shift at the priority clinic?
08:27Uh, Mari is on the fence.
08:30Really? It's not like you?
08:32You guys have been too relaxed about this.
08:34If Medvitas figures out what you're trying to do...
08:36If they figure out that we're trying to help people in need?
08:39Yeah, I don't think they'll see it that way.
08:42I'll leave you to Duke this one out, cuz.
08:47I'm not the enemy here.
08:49We're operating within policy guidelines.
08:52I just think you're getting in too deep.
08:53And I think you're not hearing me.
08:55We're making our co-papa work within the guidelines.
08:58And you're walking a dangerous line, and putting your job at risk.
09:02No, the only time I risked my job was when you were addicted to scholastion.
09:06Would've been great if you were concerned for me then.
09:26Mum, what can I have for breakfast?
09:29Mum?
09:31Oh, good morning. Did you sleep well?
09:33Yeah, what can I have for breakfast?
09:35Oh, anything, babe.
09:36Like what?
09:37Well, just have a look and see. It's all healthy stuff.
09:42Are you okay?
09:45I'm fine.
09:47You don't look fine.
09:49Don't.
09:51Okay.
09:53Do you want to talk about it?
09:55No.
09:57I thought you'd be happy to be back home.
09:59No.
10:01I thought you'd be happy to be back home.
10:03No.
10:05I thought you'd be happy to be back home.
10:07No.
10:09I thought you'd be happy to be back home.
10:12You don't care that I'm home.
10:14Of course I do.
10:15All you do is look at your phone. It's boring.
10:20Sorry.
10:23Let's have fun today. How about a movie night?
10:26I want to play with my cousins.
10:29You're missing some already.
10:31Yeah, but it was pretty fun over there, right?
10:34There's heaps of kids and heaps to do. And it's cold here.
10:39I know that change is hard, but hey, just so you know, I'm so, so happy that you're home.
10:49I have to go into work quickly, but I'll treat you to lunch after, yeah?
10:52Could I just stay home?
10:54Not on your own, bud.
10:56When are Maeve and Cassie and Knox coming back?
11:00I don't know.
11:03What's wrong, Bailey?
11:05I want to go back to Samoa.
11:09Good morning. Anything exciting on the agenda today?
11:12Not really. Just me and my pillow having a nice dreamy sleep.
11:15Yeah, you do look tired, no offence.
11:17Haven't got you both working the night shift, have they?
11:19What part of the job? I just do what I'm told.
11:21And what is this for telling you?
11:23Sorry, what?
11:24That meeting yesterday. Why did she gather you guys all together?
11:27Well, we all worked together.
11:29Right. It was just a really random mix of people, don't you think?
11:33Oh, really?
11:35Okay. She did tell you not to ice me out.
11:38No one's icing you out.
11:40Hey, why don't we get a coffee?
11:42I need to know the latest on Phil, you know?
11:44She all just upped and left. No goodbye, no text, no nothing.
11:46It's a bit odd, don't you think?
11:48She just needed some time out, okay?
11:49So sometimes the hospital can do that to you.
11:51Look, you guys, I get it. I am on the outside.
11:54But I'm your friend. I'm your ally.
11:56And I am here to help.
11:58Yeah. Well, I need a coffee, so excuse me.
12:02Hey, hello.
12:03Look, I know something is going on, so give me the tea.
12:05Uh, tea. That's a good idea. Coffee's just going to eat me awake.
12:18Are you going to eat that salad, or just push it round your plate?
12:22Can I have something nice instead?
12:24Yeah, but finish that first. We need to keep a close eye on your insulin, remember?
12:28Duh, of course.
12:32Oh, is it good to be back, Billy, having fun with your mum?
12:35No.
12:36Why not?
12:37He's just missing Samoa and his cousins, aren't you, bud?
12:41Maeve and Cassie, too.
12:43Yeah, it's taking a bit of getting used to.
12:45Oh, chin up.
12:47Tamalili mulu tinake.
12:50Maeve and Cassie and Knox, they won't be gone forever.
12:53Promise?
12:54Yeah, I promise.
12:55Sometimes it's good for adults to have some space from each other.
12:59You know, it means that they love each other and that they're figuring out how to be better.
13:05OK. Sorry I've been mean.
13:07You haven't been mean.
13:09It's confusing for you. I get it.
13:11Nicole, I'm so glad I found you.
13:13Mrs Patterson is having a meltdown.
13:16Well, I'm not rostered on right now.
13:19Well, she'll only listen to you since you're here. Would you mind?
13:23Um, I've got to get up.
13:25I'm on a break. I could keep my friend Bella company.
13:29Are you sure?
13:30Yeah, go for it.
13:31OK. Um, I'll be back soon, bud.
13:37Hey, good on you for stepping up for your mum and supporting her when she's feeling a bit low.
13:42I'm proud of you.
13:44Proud enough to buy me a donut?
13:47Yeah, well...
13:52Don't tell me you're avoiding me, too.
13:54I am public enemy number one.
13:56All I've done is taken a giant leap up the corporate ladder.
13:58And you'd think I'd be getting snaps, but people just give me shade.
14:01Oh, that's no good.
14:02No good? Marty, so insightful. Glad we had this chat.
14:06I'm sorry, I had an argument with Esther and I'm just a bit distracted.
14:10Oh.
14:12And I'd better get going.
14:15Hey, Mon, do you want to go get a coffee together?
14:18You know what, Marty? I would absolutely love that.
14:22You know what, Mon? I miss our friendship now that you've become a bigwig.
14:25It's OK, Marty. I'll always have time for the small people.
14:30You OK?
14:31Duh!
14:32Oh, everyone hates me.
14:35Oh, you've still got me.
14:37Do I, though? You've been kind of distant.
14:39Have I?
14:40Yes. Look, I know you don't agree with the press release,
14:43but I am doing my job and doing what I have to do,
14:45and it's not fair for everyone to put me on the outs because of it.
14:48You can't expect things to stay the same.
14:50You're in upper management now.
14:52People can't confide or gossip with you like they used to.
14:57So, what's your excuse?
15:00I don't want work tensions getting in the way of our relationship.
15:04So what do we do? Just smile and nod politely at each other?
15:08If it means we get on with our jobs, then yes.
15:12Great. Even my boyfriend doesn't want to spend time with me.
15:14Mon.
15:15It's fine. My mum told me you can't have it all, and boy, was she right.
15:20My landlord might be selling the apartment.
15:23I was thinking about getting a place on my own,
15:25but we could get a place together.
15:29Uh...
15:30No?
15:33Why don't we dial it down a notch and you move in with me in my flat?
15:40And your flatmates?
15:42Yeah.
15:44Okay. Good idea.
15:47Yeah, I'll see you at home.
15:49Yeah.
15:52Can't thank you enough, Mr Mayhew.
15:54Okay, we'll speak then. Bye.
15:57Yes.
15:59Who was that?
16:00Fergus Mayhew. Do you remember his son, Mac? He was a patient of yours.
16:04Yeah, what does he want?
16:06I called him. He's donated to the hospital in the past,
16:09so I asked if he'd consider donating to the priority clinic, and he just did.
16:13So that's another $10,000?
16:16He can probably write it off.
16:19Look, I'm sorry, okay? I shouldn't have brought up the question.
16:23It's okay.
16:24No, it's not. It's in the past, and we've worked really hard to move on and mend things,
16:29and I know you're only trying to look out for me.
16:32Yeah.
16:35So, a big donation for a clinic that hasn't even been approved yet?
16:39Well, we don't need approval from Medbitus.
16:41If they don't get it, it'll seem like we have something to hide.
16:44They could turn the whole place upside down.
16:46And that worries you?
16:48Well, I'm worried about you.
16:50Well, don't. It's happening.
16:52Esther.
16:53Why are you so against the clinic?
16:55It's going to help people. I thought that's what you wanted.
16:58What?
17:00You can't go ahead with the clinic.
17:02Don't do this, please.
17:07Dr McCasable. Excuse me, Dr Drew.
17:10What now?
17:11You still haven't signed off on the theatre list changes.
17:13I said they're fine.
17:14I still need the sign-off. Sorry.
17:18Happy now?
17:19Ecstatic.
17:22Drew?
17:26Are you okay?
17:27I'm fine.
17:28You're not being the usual charming self with the nurses.
17:31Ooh, your point?
17:33Hurstmere, are you following up on his recommendations?
17:36Is this your way of asking me if I'm going to have a drink tonight?
17:38No, not at all.
17:39Good.
17:40I was wondering, though, like maybe, you know,
17:43should we book in some gym time together?
17:45We could go on a couple of runs every week.
17:47I think it might be good for us.
17:48Sure. Why not?
17:50Yeah, I think we just need to make some adjustments to our routine
17:53and, um, find a new balance.
17:55Fine. New fitness regime?
17:58Lay off the booze? See how we go.
18:01One other thing is, um, Marley and Remus,
18:04we didn't really deal with that last night.
18:06Well, what do we do? Just say he's dead, get over it?
18:08No, obviously we need to be sensitive.
18:12Well, I don't want him seeing ghosts.
18:15We need to get him back into counselling.
18:17Well, we're on the same page there.
18:22Fergus Mayhew's son was friends with Alfie.
18:25OK, that's the kid with the knee surgery.
18:28Alfie's family couldn't afford to pay for it.
18:31Well, they sorted it in the end, cos somebody paid for it.
18:34Mayhew.
18:35Wow. Um, so generous.
18:38No, he's not. He's a horrible, selfish person.
18:42These donations didn't come from the goodness of his heart.
18:44They're for some tax break or something.
18:46OK, what did he do to you?
18:49I asked him to help Alfie and he refused.
18:51You just...
18:52So I tacked Alfie's surgery onto his bill without him knowing.
18:57Are you serious?
18:59That's fraud.
19:00Just hear me out, OK?
19:02Is this why you didn't want me to go ahead with the priority clinic?
19:05What, are you scared my neck's going to go looking and find out?
19:09Marty, how could you do this?
19:11I did it to help.
19:12Mayhew is so rich he wasn't even going to notice a couple of extra zeros.
19:15It's theft.
19:16How is this any different to what you're doing in the clinic?
19:18You were sticking your neck out to help people and that's all I...
19:20No, no, no, this crosses so many ethical lines.
19:22We would never work again and how dare you compare it to my clinic?
19:25The whole system is unfair. I wasn't just going to let Alfie suffer.
19:28What, do you think you're some kind of outlaw or hero?
19:30He was going to lose his scholarship, his entire future...
19:32No, no, stop!
19:34Fergus Mayhew must have rubbed you up the wrong way and you wanted to pay him back.
19:37Don't you pretend otherwise.
19:40Hello.
19:41Hello, it's me.
19:42Should I come back?
19:44No.
19:45No, come in.
19:46You wanted to catch up.
19:48It's about the latest budgets.
19:50If you have time...
19:53I do.
19:54Marty was just leaving.
19:57I'll see you at home.
20:01DOOR CLOSES
20:08You've been a bit tired since you got back from Samoa.
20:11You feeling okay?
20:13Yeah.
20:14Well, we'd better check your blood sugar just to be safe.
20:17I'm fine.
20:20You're always on about it and I'm old enough to look after myself.
20:24Yeah, I know you are, I just worry about you.
20:27I did it myself in Samoa and I'm fine.
20:29Did you?
20:30Yeah.
20:31No help from Nan?
20:32No, I didn't need it.
20:33Wow, that's pretty cool, Billy, well done.
20:36It's no big deal, just chill out.
20:39Okay, I'll stop smothering you.
20:42I just missed you heaps, you're my baby.
20:45I'm not a baby.
20:47Even when you're 65, you'll still be my baby.
20:49Can you stop treating me like one?
20:52Yes, of course.
20:54I will trust you to look after yourself.
20:57And I won't go on about it anymore.
20:59I won't go on about it anymore.
21:26Something was definitely up.
21:28I didn't pay attention, it was thick.
21:31Whatever, it's their drama, not my drama anymore.
21:34What are you up to?
21:37Something's got all your attention.
21:39It's nothing.
21:40What is it?
21:42Oh no, not you too.
21:43Is it a work thing you don't want me to know about?
21:45It's not.
21:46Have you got a new girlfriend?
21:47New family?
21:48New wife?
21:49No.
21:50Is it more?
21:51No.
21:52See how much easier it would be if you just let me see?
21:54No, it's nothing.
21:55Do you want tea?
21:56Tea?
21:57Yeah, coming now.
22:28Hey, sweetheart.
22:29It's late.
22:30It's time to go to bed.
22:34Hey.
22:37Wakey, wakey.
22:41Be there.
22:46I love you.
22:48I love you too.
22:49I love you too.
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22:52I love you too.
22:54I love you too.
22:55I love you too.
22:57Be there.
22:58Wake up.
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